Time to nominate candidates for GWP Steering Committee

It is now time to nominate candidates for GWP Steering Committe. There will
be 4 vacant positions after the next Steering Committe meeting (spring of
2008).

Nominations do not need to come from an organization. Candidates can be
nominated by individuals. Please note that the nominees should not already
hold an official position in GWP, or they would have to withdraw from it
should they be appointed as an SC member.

A Steering Committee Member is expected to attend two meetings a year,
normally of 2 days each (all expenses paid for), engage in frequent e-mail
exchanges and correspondence and undertake reviews and contribute views on a
variety of issues concerning GWP, its policies, budget and activities. The
Steering Committee is like a Board therefore the experience with the role
and functioning of Boards is essential.

Successful candidates should be committed to the promotion of sustainable
IWRM, should be able to contribute towards the development of GWP strategic
direction, be able to open doors for GWP, operate at high level and have
contacts at most senior national, regional or international levels.
Experience in organizational matters, board representation and strategic
planning would be an advantage. This time around, we are particularly
seeking to strengthen the SC by seeking candidates with strong competence
and (practical) experience with any of the following IWRM climate change,
agriculture/ irrigation, private sector (water-related) the economics of
water and financing related issues.